Have you ever noticed that some workouts just feel better than others? Obviously, there are a lot of factors that determine how good you feel on a given day (stress, recovery, etc). But, sometimes, against all odds some workouts just seem to feel better than others. That could be, in part, tied to what is known as time to peak.
What exactly is time to peak? Time to peak is the number of exposures that it takes to have "peak performance". In order to explain this, allow me to first explain what an exposure is. An exposure is defined as exposure to the main movement of the program. So, say you are working towards a chin up goal, the main movement would be considered chin ups while all others exercises in the program are accessories that build the main movement. Time to peak can be looked at simple as the amount of weeks it takes to perform your best on a given movement or set of movements. Why is time to peak important? Time to peak can be the difference between moderate and rapid progress. Typically, peaking looks different on everyone. But, for the most part a "peak" week of training is usually where the majority of improvement is made. If a program is carried out to peak condition it can lead to a lot more progress over the long term as opposed to cutting the program short. How do we determine time to peak? One of the ways that we determine time to peak is collecting data on all of the people that we work with. Typically we can determine trends in each training block based off of how each lift responds. Using this data we can determine how long someone should run a program to get their best results. Another way that time to peak can be determined is by getting feedback. Typically there are certain weeks of a program that simply feel better and move better than others. Over a long period of time we can determine these trends and use them to figure out the best approach for each person. How can you use this in your training? If you keep a log of your workouts pay attention to the trends in your workouts from week to week. Typically a peak week will be followed with a down trend in performance. Once you determine your peak week time then simply run your training blocks for that length of time before changing your program. Are you looking to get stronger? Did you know that we have a highly trained coaching staff that can help you get the most out of your workouts? If you're looking to get the most out of your workouts click the link below to schedule your free No Sweat Intro Session with one of our staff members today! Free No Sweat Intro Session In health, Patriel Dunford Infinite Fitness
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